The spelling of the word "narcotile" follows the English language phonetic rules. The phonetic transcription of the word is /nɑːkətaɪl/. The word is formed by combining two words - "narcotic" and "tile." The "narcotic" part refers to a drug that numbs the senses, while "tile" points to a flat piece of ceramic used for flooring or covering walls. The final "e" in "narcotile" is added to make the pronunciation smoother. Therefore, "narcotile" refers to a drug with a flat, tiling effect on our senses.
A liquid mixture of various ethyl and methyl chlorides, recommended for the production of general anesthesia by inhalation.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.